Pro Sports
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Back to school: Hendricks corrects flaws, delivers vintage outing for CubsJun 19, 2024 6:29 pm - Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks credited his catcher and the stint in the bullpen for helping get back on track. He got the victory in a 6-5 win over the Giants.
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Oilers fever overtakes Edmonton as fans dream of a Stanley Cup comeback against FloridaJun 19, 2024 6:14 pm - Kris Knoblauch got his up-close look at how crazed Edmonton is about the Oilers' playoff run thanks to a mix-up with his car keys the night they clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Final.
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NASCAR is fast — downtown Chicago won’t be. Here’s the lowdown on street closuresJun 19, 2024 5:59 pm - NASCAR’s fun, but street closures in downtown Chicago aren’t. Here’s what to expect before the July event.
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Signs of improvement need to continue for second-year Bears defensive tackle Dexter
Jun 19, 2024 3:24 pm - This week we’re counting down the top five Bears players with something to prove in 2024. These could be rookies who have yet to play an NFL snap, or they could be vetera...
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Willie Mays Appreciation: The ‘Say Hey Kid’ inspired generations with talent and exuberanceJun 19, 2024 3:12 pm - Long after “The Catch” and his 660 home runs, and the daring sprints around the bases with his hat falling off, Willie Mays could still command a room like no other.
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After getting dismal production from the catching spot, the Cubs released veteran Yan Gomes on Wednesday.Jun 19, 2024 2:37 pm - The Cubs decided it was time to address their weakest position. So they designated veteran catcher Yan Gomes for assignment Wednesday and signed former Mets backup Tomas ...
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Caitlin Clark and the WNBA are getting a lot of attention. It's about far more than basketball
Jun 19, 2024 10:59 am - NEW YORK — Oh, you thought going to a WNBA basketball game might be an escape from the arguments and polarization that are so common in American life these days? Ha, good...
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Spieth will headline John Deere Classic field in JulyJun 19, 2024 10:43 am - The John Deere Classic is getting one of its most popular champions back when Illinois’ only annual PGA Tour stop returns to TPC Deere Run July 4-7.
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Longest winning streaks in Chicago pro sports historyJun 19, 2024 6:00 am - After noting the worst losing streaks in Chicago history, this week’s High Five looks at the longest winning streaks.
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Happy anniversary: Williams has Jordan, Sutcliffe to chaseJun 19, 2024 6:00 am - Caleb Williams has Bears fans hopeful on the 40th anniversary of Rick Sutcliffe and Michael Jordan coming to Chicago.