Pro Sports
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All signs point to Shaw starting at third base for CubsJan 18, 2025 8:00 pm - During two days of the Cubs Convention, it was clear the team’s top option at third base is 2023 first-round pick Matt Shaw. Some lingering questions are whether the Cubs make another major move and will Nico Hoerner be ready for Opening Day?
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Sepp Straka surges to 4-shot lead over Hoffman, Day, Lower through 3 rounds at The American ExpressJan 18, 2025 7:11 pm - Sepp Straka shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday while his top competitors failed to match his sizzling pace, staking the Austrian to a four-shot lead over Charley Hoffman, Jason Day and Justin Lower after three rounds at The American Express.
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Coaching in his blood: Donovan family business extends to Windy City BullsJan 18, 2025 4:33 pm - Billy Donovan III, son of the Bulls head coach, is following in his dad’s footsteps by leading the G-League’s Windy City Bulls in Hoffman Estates.
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Report says Bears were interested in Tomlin, but Tomlin wasn’t interested in leaving PittsburghJan 18, 2025 4:06 pm - According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday, the Bears called the Pittsburgh Steelers to inquire about the possibility of trading for Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers quickly declined the Bears' inquiry, according to Schefter. Tomlin signed a three-year extension with Pittsburgh last year, which keeps him under contract through the 2027 season.
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Hoffman, Hoey charge into the lead midway through The American ExpressJan 17, 2025 10:57 pm - Charley Hoffman and Rico Hoey both shot a 9-under 63 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course to share the lead Friday after two rounds at The American Express. Hoffman and Hoey were at 16-under 128 midway through this three-course tournament in the Coachella Valley desert, although both Southern California natives have yet to play PGA West's tougher Pete Day Stadium Course.
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Sosa enjoys return to Cubs Convention, glosses over mistakes of pastJan 17, 2025 10:30 pm - Sammy Sosa probably enjoyed his return to the Cubs Convention on Friday more than the ballroom full of fans. If one chooses to ignore “the terrifying truth” of the Summer of ‘98, that’s fine. We all know what happened.
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Hi, Mom! 20-year-old Californian Alex Michelsen beats a second top-20 seed at the Australian OpenJan 17, 2025 9:32 pm - Alex Michelson has reached the fourth round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. He got there with a 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over No. 19 seed Karen Khachanov of Russia at the Australian Open on Saturday.
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Breanna Stewart scores first basket in Unrivaled history in debut of 3-on-3 women’s leagueJan 17, 2025 9:17 pm - Unrivaled shined brightly on its opening night. The 3-on-3 women's basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier debuted Friday night. The co-founders squared off in the opening game and fittingly Stewart scored the first basket in league history _ a baseline jumper.
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Assistant GM Cunningham seems likely to remain with Bears and help pick new coach
Jan 17, 2025 5:09 pm - Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham was a finalist for the Titans GM job that reportedly went to Mike Borgonzi. Cunningham conducted a second interview with the Titans in person on Wednesday.
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Super Bowl-contending Lions lifting the spirits of fans who endured much misery in the Motor CityJan 17, 2025 3:34 pm - Rob "Lion Eyes" Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on silver lenses that obstruct his view. He says that used to be a good thing. No one is laughing at the Detroit Lions anymore.