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Former Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux waits to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds during the Cubs’ 150th anniversary celebration in Chicago. (Melissa Tamez/AP)

PCA crashes Cubs’ 150th anniversary party with historic performance

The first Cubs-Cincinnati Reds game in the National League was the start of a long and crazy rivalry. The Cubs, then nicknamed the White Stockings, scored seven runs in the top of the ninth inning of an 11-6 win on April 29, 1876.

Former Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux acknowledges the crowd before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. (Melissa Tamez/AP)

Why Greg Maddux says he threw a wild first pitch at Wrigley Field

Greg Maddux was known for two things in his Hall of Fame pitching career: immaculate command of the strike zone and a love of practical jokes. On Saturday, it was the latter that was apparently on full display.

The Bears on Sunday traded defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. to the Atlanta Falcons. (Melissa Tamez/AP)

Bears trade DT Gervon Dexter to Atlanta for CB Clark Phillips III, fifth-round pick

The Bears on Sunday traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round draft pick.

In a picture from 2017, President Donald Trump speaks before presenting the winner's trophy to the U.S. Team after the final round of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Trump says he'll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman

President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be at the Presidents Cup next month outside Chicago in the traditional role as honorary chairman of the matches, the second y...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis warms up before Saturday’s game against the Bears in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

Titans cut quarterback Will Levis, Giants keep Odell Beckham Jr. as NFL teams trim their rosters

Quarterback Will Levis was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, while Odell Beckham Jr. made the New York Giants. More than 1,100 players were cut as NFL teams trimm...

Aaron Donald speaks to the media Sunday at the Los Angeles Rams' training complex in Los Angeles. (Greg Beacham/AP)

Aaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams

LOS ANGELES — Aaron Donald returned to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to chase another Super Bowl title. The 35-year-old Donald ...

Scottie Scheffler walks off the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Tour Championship golf tournament Sunday in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard/AP)

Scottie Scheffler captures another FedEx Cup and moves past Tiger Woods in PGA Tour career earnings

ATLANTA — Scottie Scheffler ended any conversation about who had the best season on Sunday when he made up a three-shot deficit with a 4-under 66 to win the Tour Champion...