Pro Sports
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Good as Gould: Naperville native has been a revelation for Schaumburg BoomersJul 15, 2025 10:55 am - Michael Gould, a Naperville native and Neuqua Valley High School grad, quickly carved a role for himself with the Schaumburg Boomers, posting a .333 average to pair with 4 triples and 7 homers, all of which rank within the top three of the team.
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Seattle’s Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher and switch-hitter to win Home Run DerbyJul 14, 2025 10:14 pm - ATLANTA — Seattle's Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Camin...
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Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026Jul 14, 2025 10:07 pm - ATLANTA — Tarik Skubal views the strike zone differently than robot umpires. “I have this thing where I think everything is a strike until the umpire calls it a ball,” De...
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White Sox stay committed to local players by drafting Nazareth’s Fauske in 2nd roundJul 14, 2025 8:29 pm - The White Sox took a recommendation from former slugger Jim Thome to draft Nazareth outfielder Jaden Fauske in the second round.
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Cubs believe Ethan Conrad’s injury created a first-round draft opportunityJul 14, 2025 6:38 pm - Following the first round of the MLB draft, Cubs scouting director Dan Kantrovitz said he felt Wake Forest outfielder Ethan Conrad could have been a top-10 pick if not for a shoulder injury.
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Rory McIlroy returns home for the British Open ready to embrace the loveJul 14, 2025 3:53 pm - PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy practically had Royal Portrush all to himself Monday morning, but not for long. By the time he finished his first practice round...
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Thuney brings leadership to Bears offensive line that disappointed last season
Jul 14, 2025 10:27 am - The Bears needed an offensive line revamp after last season. The unit allowed quarterback Caleb Williams to be sacked a team-record 68 times last year and never truly found consistency because of injuries. Bears general manager Ryan Poles made addressing the unit a priority this offseason.
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White Sox first-rounder Billy Carlson is used to playing in the spotlight
Jul 14, 2025 10:00 am - Over the last two years, few high school baseball programs have garnered more attention than the Corona (Calif.) Panthers. California state champions in 2024, the Panther...
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Cubs stick with usual plan of college hitter with No. 17 pickJul 13, 2025 10:44 pm - The Cubs chose outfielder Ethan Conrad with the No. 17 pick of Sunday’s MLB Draft. His junior season at Wake Forest was cut short by a shoulder injury.
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Chicago Dogs stay in first place with sweep of LincolnJul 13, 2025 7:09 pm - The Chicago Dogs completed a sweep of the Lincoln Saltdogs 10-5 Sunday behind three home runs and a solid start by rookie Jack Nedrow. The win keeps the Dogs in first pla...