Other Sports
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French Open prizes up nearly 7% from 2019 pre-pandemic level
May 04, 2022 7:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Total French Open prize money will be about 7% higher this year than it was for the last pre-pandemic edition in 2019 - with an increase of 35% for players ...
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Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid
May 04, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Rafael Nadal got off to a good start in his return from injury, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic in two sets to reach the third round at the Madrid Open on Wedn...
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Trying to recover, Djokovic and Murray faceoff in Madrid
May 04, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are set for a showdown at the Madrid Open on Thursday, with the winner securing a spot in the the quarterfinals and taking a...
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Hub Arkush: How committed is Bears GM Ryan Poles to Justin Fields?
May 04, 2022 1:00 am - What is the next No. 1 priority for the Bears and general manager Ryan Poles? There is no mystery surrounding Poles' plan. Following the draft, he left no doubt he's in ...
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Jim O'Donnell: Bears rebuff Wilson, say focus is on due diligence regarding Arlington ParkMay 04, 2022 1:00 am - THE BEARS HAVE DISMISSED an overture from Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson to discuss ways and means of keeping the team in Chicago. That's good news for fans hop...
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Andy Murray staying positive, feeling confident again
May 03, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - It's all starting to click again for Andy Murray. The former No. 1 is feeling good about his game, and confident he's on track to getting back to his best ...
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2-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson retires at age 35
May 03, 2022 7:00 am - Two-time Grand Slam finalist Kevin Anderson announced his retirement from professional tennis on Tuesday at age 35. The 6-foot-8 (2.03-meter) South African was the runne...
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Djokovic tops Monfils in Madrid in his 'best' match of year
May 03, 2022 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Novak Djokovic feels like the hard work is starting to pay off. Trying to regain his best form after a slow start to the season, Djokovic looked sharp in h...
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Len Ziehm: Highwood's Flavin gets exemption for June's John Deere ClassicMay 03, 2022 1:00 am - The awarding of sponsor exemptions isn't a big deal at a PGA Tour event. Tournament directors usually announce the lucky four or so winners in the early days of tourname...
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Jim O'Donnell: Run for the Roses or hold your noses as Kentucky Derby creeps on to NBC stage?May 03, 2022 1:00 am - FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, the Kentucky Derby has devolved into less and less ado about an increasingly devalued event soaked in a hollow cask of unhappy endings. The hap...