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Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71 May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.
Malm takes back-to-back IPGA Match Play titles May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Curtis Malm won both player-of-the-year awards handed out by the Illinois PGA last year, and — judging by what happened in the first of the section’s four major championships of 2013 — there’s no reason to think he won’t pull off another sweep this season. Malm became the first player in 25 years to win back-to-back titles in the IPGA Match Play Championship when he defeated Doug Bauman 3 and 1 in Thursday’s title match at Kemper Lakes in Long Grove. In his fifth year as an assistant professional at St. Charles Country Club, Malm became the first repeat winner of the 62-year old tourney since Aurora’s Bob Ackerman triumphed in 1987 and 1988.
Peer pressure never an issue for Bulls’ Rose May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The only thing Bulls' players did wrong this season was fail to apply the kind of peer pressure that might have shamed Derrick Rose into returning to play in games.
Blackhawks know battle with Red Wings has just begun May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
These are the Detroit Red Wings, and they’re not going to go away quietly. The Blackhawks know this from experience. If anything, Wednesday’s 4-1 win by the Hawks in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals will only serve as motivation for the Red Wings to come back with a better effort on Saturday in Game 2. That’s what the Hawks are expecting anyway.
MLB hoping for large replay expansion in 2014 May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay.
Patrick Sharp's play key to Blackhawks' Game 1 winMay 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Veteran Blackhawks winger Patrick Sharp was all over the ice Wednesday night with a pair of assists and an empty-net goal in a 4-1 win over Detroit in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at the United Center. Sharp did all the dirty work on Johnny Oduya's goal at 8:02 of the third period that snapped a 1-1 tie. “Before the puck even came to me (from a Patrick Kane cycle), I saw Johnny break through,” Sharp said.
Bulls gave cheap but glorious thrills this season May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls provided some cheap thrills right down to the end of their playoff series loss to the Heat. Now the challenge is to turn those into expensive thrills as legitimate championship contenders next season.
Samardzija homers, throws 8 innings in Cubs’ win May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Jeff Samardzija hit a two-run home run and pitched eight strong innings for his first win since opening day and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Wednesday night. David DeJesus led off the first inning with a home run and Anthony Rizzo had two hits for the Cubs, who won back-to-back series for the first time this season.
Blackhawks beat Detroit 4-1 in series opener May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night. Chicago dominated the final two periods in its first game in the Western Conference semifinals since it won the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Images: Blackhawks vs. Red Wings, Game One May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Blackhawks won 4-1 as they opened up the second round of the NHL playoffs against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday at the United Center. Marian Hossa, Johnny Oduya, Patrick Sharp, and Marcus Kruger scored.
Images: Bulls vs. Heat, Game Five May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs by the Miami Heat in game five of their second round playoffseries Wednesday in Miami. The Heat won 94-91.
Bulls’ season ends in Miami with 94-91 loss May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Miami Heat are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals. LeBron James scored 23 points, Dwyane Wade added 18 and the Heat rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 94-91 on Wednesday night and close out their second-round series in five games.
Cougars pitchers earn 4-0 shutout May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane County righty Tayler Scott outdueled Peoria's Joe Cuda in the Cougars' 4-0 shutout of the Chiefs on Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. A crowd of 7,972 watched the Cougars get back to .500 on the season.
Dunn’s 2 HRs, 5 RBIs lead White Sox over Twins May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Adam Dunn homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs, powering the Chicago White Sox past the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Wednesday. Dunn hit a pair of two-run shots for his 35th career multihomer game. He's hit three home runs in the last two games and has nine this year. Dayan Viciedo also went deep for the second straight day, helping Dylan Axelrod (1-3) pick up his first victory this season. Mike Pelfrey (3-4) was hit hard yet again, failing to record an out in the fifth inning.
Boomers setting sights on postseason success May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
One win is all that stood between the Schaumburg Boomers, who spent 50 days atop the West Division last year, and a shot at the postseason in the team's inaugural season. That's something second-year manager Jamie Bennett hopes to avoid as the Boomers prepare to open the 2013 season Thursday night by hosting the Windy City ThunderBolts at Boomers Stadium.
Quick leads Kings past Sharks 2-0 in opener May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Jonathan Quick made 35 saves in his sixth career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings opened their second-round series with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.
Parker leads Spurs past Warriors for 3-2 series lead May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Tony Parker had 25 points and 10 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs held the Golden State Warriors' starting backcourt to 13 points for a 109-91 victory Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Will Bears send Carimi packing? May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Offensive lineman Gabe Carimi, the Bears' first-round draft pick in 2011, missed his second straight OTA (organized team activity) Tuesday, possibly jeopardizing his future with the team. Carimi continues to work out on his own in Arizona, while teammates learn a new offense under first-year coach Marc Trestman and offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer.
Cougars fall 8-4 to Chiefs May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
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Rockies rock Cubs, 9-4 May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Carlos Gonzalez homered twice and finished with a career-high five hits to lead the struggling Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday night. Gonzalez was 5 for 5 and fell a triple shy of a cycle, and Eric Young Jr. also homered for the Rockies, who had lost five of their last six. Colorado had scored 12 runs in those games, including eight Sunday at St. Louis