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Rizzo hoping day off kickstarts his batJun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
After opening June with a .157 batting average and no home runs, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo had a seat Tuesday night for the first time all season as the Cubs continued their series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
Blackhawks’ Bolland looks to rebound from tough night Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Simply put, Game 3 on Monday night in Boston was anything but a game remember for Blackhawks center Dave Bolland. “Yeah, one of those nights,” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville admitted. “Tough night.”
Sox shouldn’t trade just to trade Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox are running out of time. And I don’t just mean time to get back in a division race, I mean time to remain a roster as currently constructed. That time is evaporating. As I’ve said before, I still think this team will remain basically as is by the time we get to September. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t witness the departure of a player or two that could boost a team preordained for a playoff run, and the White Sox have a few of those.
Mauer, Doumit lead Twins over White Sox Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Ryan Doumit hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, leading the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Tuesday night. Joe Mauer homered and Trevor Plouffe had an RBI single in Minnesota’s four-run first inning off Dylan Axelrod.
Samardzija pitches Cubs past Cardinals 4-2 Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.
US beats Honduras 1-0 in World Cup qualifying Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Blackhawks best at rink when on the brink Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Intellectually, there’s seems no path here, no reason to think the Blackhawks will handle a Bruins team that is perfectly constructed for the Stanley Cup Final. But the Hawks have tremendous heart and you simply can’t deny that they have won games this postseason when they appeared finished.
Verdi: At old Boston Garden, rats and excessive heat had their place Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
It is probably just as well that the visitors’ locker room in Boston is cramped, and not because the Blackhawks need a heightened sense of togetherness during this time of stress. Tiny is terrific preparation. When they attempt to tie the Stanley Cup Final in Game 4 at TD Garden Wednesday night, they surely will find the Boston Bruins in an intrusive mood again. Bob Verdi, the Blackhawks Team Historian and former newspaper scribe, takes a stroll down memory lane, detailing some colorful antics deployed at the old Boston Garden for visiting teams.
Game 4 key: Hawks must do little things better Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Not taking advantage of two power play chances in the first period hurt the Blackhawks' chances in Game 3. Troy Murray says if the Hawks are to get back in this series, they must do better not only on the power play, but on faceoffs as well.
Fans’ overreactions all part of playoff fun Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Sorry, Mr. Letter Writer, but emotional swings from positive to negative and back again are only natural when your team is playing for a championship. If the Blackhawks win tonight, all of their boobs will be brilliant once more.
Seidenberg gives Bruins everything they need Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Though he may not receive much publicity, defenseman Dennis Seidenberg’s play has been anything but overlooked in the Boston locker room. “He’s a warrior,” Brad Marchand said. “They’re the kind of guys that can go unnoticed, but they definitely don’t on our team.”
More questions for Hawks as Game 4 looms Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
There are so many unanswered questions from the Blackhawks’ 2-0 loss to the Bruins on Monday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tim Sassone says reporters got some answers to a few of the questions on Tuesday, but only the ones the Hawks felt like addressing.
Hawks look to end power play struggles Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Blackhawks’ power play needs to become a factor in this Stanley Cup Final series, starting with Game 4 on Wednesday at TD Garden. The Hawks were 0-for-5 in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins in Game 3 and are 0-for-11 in the series. “We need our power play to be better,” defenseman Brent Seabrook said.
Datsyuk, Red Wings agree on $22.5M, 3-year deal Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk.
Price heads star-studded Encompass field Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Some of Nick Price’s best days in a Hall of Fame career on the PGA Tour came in Chicago, where he won back-to-back Western Opens at Cog Hill in 1993 and 1994. Price, who hasn’t competed on the 50-and-over circuit since last August when he suffered a torn ligament in his left elbow, will make his Champions Tour return comes at North Shore Country Club in Glenview for this week’s Encompass Championship. Eight former Western champions will be in the field for the 54-hole main event begins on Friday after a two-day pro-am team event. Len Ziehm has all the details in this report.
Tearjerker of an ending for Simon at Lake Zurich Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Gary Simon’s love of the game has always been transparent — and audible. Next spring, Lake Zurich’s third base coach’s box will be a little quieter, sadly. After 13 seasons as head coach of LZ’s Bears, Simon was told his contract would not be renewed.
5 things to watch for in Game 6 of NBA Finals Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Five things to watch for in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs try to clinch their fifth title and end the Miami Heat’s reign on Tuesday night.
Can Ventura turn this Sox team around? Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike North doesn't see much relief for Chicago White Sox fans in 2013. He thinks Rick Hahn just might be in deeper than he expected when he accepted the general manager job. And, North adds, maybe Robin Ventura doesn't have the type of personality to manage this particular team.
Brookdale Swim Team vs. Wildcat Aquatics Otters – 6/13/2013Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Brookdale Swim Team vs. Wildcat Aquatics Otters – 6/13/2013 Brookdale Buccaneers swam another close meet on June 13th against the Wildcat Aquatics Otters.
Images: Blackhawks vs. Bruins, Game Three Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The Blackhawks couldn't find the offense against the Boston Bruins Monday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals in Boston, losing 2-0 to the Bruins in regulation.