Pro Sports
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Bellinger hits 3-run homer, but fails in two critical situations as Cubs lose to RedsApr 03, 2023 1:00 am - What would happen if pro athletes could only sign one-year contracts? For one thing, roster turnover would be an absolute nightmare. But it would be interesting to see i...
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Will Sam Burns be wearing the green jacket Sunday? He's in great form heading into tournamentApr 03, 2023 1:00 am - When you're a regular golf writer there's an annual challenge. You're obligated to pick the winner of the Masters. I'm in my 55th year writing about the sport and have m...
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Sox home-opener notebook: Hendriks says he's beginning last round of chemo treatmentApr 03, 2023 1:00 am - The White Sox are missing two key pieces in their bullpen: Liam Hendriks and Garrett Crochet. Fortunately, it's looking like both relief pitchers will be back relatively...
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Giants launch 7 home runs, roll to 12-3 win in Sox's home openerApr 03, 2023 1:00 am - It's a new season, and the White Sox have Andrew Benintendi, Oscar Colas, Mike Clevinger and other new players along with a new manager in Pedro Grifol. There is plenty ...
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Bulls turn from dismal to dazzling during comeback win over MemphisApr 02, 2023 3:00 pm - The Bulls have been known to do some strange things this season. None of them top what happened Sunday afternoon at the United Center, at least on the positive side. The...
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White Sox battle, but Alvarez sparks Astros to 6-4 winApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - He's a part of a loaded lineup, so maybe that's why Yordan Alvarez is a bit overlooked outside of Houston. The national appreciation finally started rolling in last Octo...
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Walk this way: Too many free passes allow Brewers to waltz out of Wrigley Field with 9-5 victoryApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - Get ahead in the count and don't walk too many hitters. That's Baseball 101, but the Cubs failed at both Sunday during a 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Fie...
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Wisdom's bat keeps booming for CubsApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - Patrick Wisdom has some goals for the 2023 campaign. Just don't ask about them. "I'll keep those close to my chest," the 31-year-old slugger said after hitting 2 home ru...
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Ross faces tricky decisions with three former starters in bullpenApr 01, 2023 12:00 pm - Cubs manager David Ross has several options for long relievers this season. But when the starting pitcher is rolling, then what? He used Keegan Thompson for a single inn...
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Cubs' Mastrobuoni wishes he had another crack at catching Contreras' hitApr 01, 2023 12:00 pm - Heading into this season, Miles Mastrobuoni had played in just eight major league games, and half of those were indoors at Tropicana Field. So jumping in as a late-innin...