Chris Bengel

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Chris Bengel is a veteran sports writer with two decades of experience covering the NBA, NHL, and NFL for CBS Sports and 247Sports. He attended Rowan University where he earned a degree in journalism and is a tortured Philadelphia sports fan residing in Harrisburg, PA.

Latest Articles by Chris Bengel

76ers C Joel Embiid holds the basketball between play in a regular-season home game.

Joel Embiid Injury Update: Is Embiid Playing Tonight vs. Timberwolves?

April 3, 2026

Get the latest Joel Embiid injury update and if the 76ers C is playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves, plus PrizePicks NBA picks for SF Paul George.

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Illinois F David Mirkovic flexes after scoring a basket vs. VCU.

Has Illinois Ever Won a National Championship? NCAA Tournament History

April 3, 2026

Find out if Illinois has ever won a college basketball national championship and its NCAA Tournament history ahead of Saturday's national semifinals.

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Minnesota Timberwolves G Ayo Dosunmu during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Timberwolves vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, April 2

April 2, 2026

Find our Timberwolves vs. Pistons prediction and picks for Thursday, April 2, including PrizePicks NBA projections for C Jalen Duren and G Ayo Dosunmu.

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