Pro Sports
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‘I’m extremely blessed’: Naperville’s Lopez cherishing time with CubsFeb 20, 2025 5:37 pm - At a career crossroads, Naperville Central High School graduate Nicky Lopez is cherishing his time with the Cubs.
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Dodgers pitcher Miller, suburban native, hit in the head by a line drive, walks off fieldFeb 20, 2025 5:09 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team's spring training against the Cubs, but he was ...
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Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and winsFeb 20, 2025 3:51 pm - Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball. Instead of arguing, Poteet simply patted the top of his cap, signifying he wanted to challenge the call. After a few seconds, the verdict was ready on the video board in right-center field.
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Capacity crowd in Rosemont sees Chicago Wolves skate past MilwaukeeFeb 20, 2025 2:23 pm - The Chicago Wolves continued their five-game homestand with a victory when they faced the Milwaukee Admirals on Thursday at Allstate Arena.
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MLS embarks on 30th year with a 30th team, a crowded schedule and, yes, more MessiFeb 20, 2025 2:20 pm - While the main attraction is still Lionel Messi, it's perhaps fitting that for Major League Soccer's 30th season the league is welcoming its 30th team. Led by Mexico international Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, San Diego FC is among the teams to watch this year, along with the team's first opponent, the defending MLS champion LA Galaxy, and of course, Inter Miami. Miami will be looking to again finish atop the Eastern Conference and repeat as Supporters Shield winners. Messi was the league's MVP.
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Bears announce Ben Johnson’s complete coaching staff
Feb 20, 2025 2:11 pm - The Chicago Bears officially announced first-year head coach Ben Johnson’s full coaching staff on Thursday. The team had already introduced Dennis Allen as defensive coor...
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Players and coaches among those who favor seeing MLS shift to an international calendarFeb 20, 2025 6:00 am - Some players and coaches are advocating for a fall-to-spring calendar as Major League Soccer readies to open its 30th season. Such a shift would align the league with its international counterparts and give MLS a more competitive position for player transfers, while also freeing up players for club duty during the summer.
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Silvy: Five steps GM Ryan Poles can take for a perfect Bears off-season
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Raducanu says ‘I’ll be OK’ after man removed from stands at Dubai tournamentFeb 19, 2025 7:27 pm - Emma Raducanu says she will be OK after what she called a "difficult experience" related to the presence of a man who had exhibited "fixated behavior" toward her at the Dubai Championships.
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Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United CenterFeb 19, 2025 6:54 pm - The owners of the NBA's Bulls and NHL's Blackhawks got the go-ahead to transform the area surrounding the United Center on Wednesday when the Chicago City Council approved a $7 billion plan to replace the parking lots with green space, mixed-income housing, a music hall and more.