Pro Sports
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Miami’s Lionel Messi at $20.4 million earns more than 21 other MLS teams’ payrolls this yearJun 25, 2025 12:14 pm - Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer for the third straight year with total annual compensation of $20.4 million, greater than the entire payroll of 21 teams. Messi's base compensation is $12 million, according to the Major League Soccer Players Association.
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Bears expect a lot of competition for returning kicks, punts this season
Jun 25, 2025 11:37 am - We’re ranking the top-five position battles to watch during training camp. Here’s a look at No. 3 on the list. Check back each day this week for the next installment.
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Bears announce 2025 open training camp practice schedule
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With the clock ticking on Kyle Tucker in Chicago, the Cubs can’t go halfway at the deadline
Jun 25, 2025 11:16 am - The sense of urgency for the Chicago Cubs does not simply stem from the prospect of right fielder Kyle Tucker leaving after one year. The Cubs could lose five more important players to the open market after 2026, making an aggressive push at this year’s trade deadline all the more imperative.
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Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte in tears after fan at White Sox game yells comment about late mother
Jun 25, 2025 10:26 am - CHICAGO (AP) — Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was seen in tears on the field after a spectator yelled a derogatory comment about his late mother during an at-bat...
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Sarley: Why I changed my mind and started using fishing guidesJun 25, 2025 10:00 am - Guides are great for learning a new body of water. Guides are tremendous if you’re interested in learning a new technique. Guides are excellent instructors if you’d like to have an encounter with a species of fish you haven’t caught before. Here are a few local good ones.
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Cardoso, Reese lead Sky past Los AngelesJun 24, 2025 10:24 pm - The Chicago Sky beat Los Angeles 97-86 on Tuesday.
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Late rally lifts Joliet past BoomersJun 24, 2025 10:09 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers lost 5-4 to Joliet on Tuesday.
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Dogs edge Sioux FallsJun 24, 2025 10:02 pm - The Chicago Dogs beat Sioux Falls 6-4 on Tuesday.
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Ketel Marte hits home run as the Diamondbacks beat the White Sox 4-1