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April 4, 2018

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Wednesday, Apr 4

We said, you're going the wrong way! The red-hot Bulls have won three straight. And in the process, they've harmed their draft-lottery position by falling into a tie with the Knicks for 8th place in the East. Sigh. The Bulls are winning games with scrubs — Sean Kilpatrick scored 21 last night! — while core guys like Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn sit on the bench in street clothes. Steve Rosenbloom says this for the team's amazing resourcefulness: There's no worst-case scenario they can't find. 4 games to go; deep breaths everyone.

Surge protector

Good news: Sox have 12 HRs in 4 games. Bad news: Sox pitchers give up HRs too, like in last night's 14-5 loss. Rick Renteria: "You ultimately can't just win on the long ball." Tonight: Fulmer time (6:07 p.m., NBCSCH+).

Not easy being cheesy

Good news: Cubs didn't strike out at all yesterday or today. Bad news: Cubs didn't play a game yesterday or today. Next up: A 4-game series vs. Brewers, which Joe Maddon called "good for the game." Your move, Yu.

On the mend

Bears' Kyle Long had surgeries on his neck, shoulder and elbow this offseason. But … "It comes with the territory. I signed up for this." Meanwhile, Jay Cutler is making his guests acorn squash boats. Because sure.

Out with the old ... 

If — and that's a big "if" these days — the Hawks win another Cup, the new names won't share space with Bobby Hull and the 1961 squad. But don't worry, that band isn't gone for good. Tonight: The Blues (7 p.m., NBCSN).

Going for green

Can Tiger Woods, who dubbed himself a "walking miracle" because of his return from spinal fusion surgery, win the Masters? What about his bromance buddy, Phil Mickelson? One thing's for sure: Tickets are $$$.