Pro Sports
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Antonacci, Reyes finding consistency, success in White Sox minor leaguesJul 03, 2025 3:51 pm - Across 20 games in June, White Sox minor-league player of the month Sam Antonacci hit .286 with an .882 OPS at High-A Winston-Salem. Coming off a finger injury, the 22-year-old collected 2 home runs, 6 RBI, 11 walks and 11 runs. For the season he’s hitting .298 with a .902 OPS.
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There’s opportunity for speedy defensive lineman Austin Booker in new-look Bears defense
Jul 03, 2025 12:08 pm - Austin Booker wasn’t expected to make an instant impact when Ryan Poles drafted him. Many experts viewed Booker as a developmental piece. His length and speed were enticing, but Booker would benefit from a full offseason with a chance to build himself into an NFL defensive pass rusher.
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The conversation on mental health returns to tennis after Alexander Zverev's post-loss lamentJul 03, 2025 11:36 am - One tennis player's public lament about feeling alone after a loss at Wimbledon has revived the conversation about mental health in the sport. Three-time Grand Slam runner-up Alexander Zverev discussed his state of mind after a first-round exit at the All England Club this week.
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Djokovic sets another record at Wimbledon and jokes about sipping margaritas on beach with rivalsJul 03, 2025 11:15 am - Novak Djokovic added another record to his name by reaching Wimbledon's third round for a 19th time with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 win over Dan Evans on Centre Court. It was Djokovic's 99th match win at Wimbledon overall, and his 19 third-round appearances put him one ahead of Roger Federer for most by any man in the Open Era.
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Money won’t be an issue for Cubs at trade deadline, but it will be a factor in Kyle Tucker negotiations
Jul 03, 2025 10:55 am - With the Chicago Cubs leading their division and big crowds again flocking to Wrigleyville, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he’s “very confident” that his front office can access money for significant additions at the July 31 trade deadline.
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Dodgers rally past White Sox in 9th inning; Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeoutsJul 03, 2025 12:22 am - Clayton Kershaw has reached 3,000 strikeouts, becoming the 20th pitcher to reach the milestone. He struck out Vinny Capra in the sixth inning during the Dodgers' 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. Freddie Freeman capped a three-run ninth inning with a single that scored Shohei Ohtani.
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Eight-run seventh inning keys Schaumburg Boomers victoryJul 02, 2025 9:46 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers fell behind 5-0 to the Florence Y’Alls early but came from behind to win a wild 16-10 affair on Wednesday night at Wintrust Field. Florence scored ...
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Cubs plan to keep Tucker, but Hoyer wary of competitionJul 02, 2025 8:59 pm - Cubs president Jed Hoyer mentioned Kyle Tucker is a player they want to keep, but also added a warning about pending free-agency.
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Luna scores twice to lead US over Guatemala 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup finalJul 02, 2025 8:14 pm - Diego Luna scored twice in the first 15 minutes, and the United States hung on to beat Guatemala 2-1 to reach its first CONCACAF Gold Cup final since 2021. Luna put the U.S. ahead with a left-footed shot in the fourth minute, then scored with his right in the 15th for his third goal in two games.
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Raise the roof: Tucker, Crow-Armstrong named National League all-star starters before Cubs win againJul 02, 2025 7:00 pm - Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong were selected as National League starting outfielders for the MLB All-Star Game.