Pro Sports
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Fewer players from outside the Power Four are being selected in the NFL draft
Apr 10, 2026 9:33 pm - Just like Cinderella teams have become less of a factor at the NCAA men's basketball tournament, fewer longshots are reaching the NFL draft from small schools. Blame NIL ...
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Philp scores twice in Wolves win against Grand RapidsApr 10, 2026 9:05 pm - Noah Philp scored twice, Felix Unger Sorum had a goal and an assist and Ryan Suzuki also tallied to propel the Wolves to a 4-1 victory over their Central Division rivals. Ronan Seeley chipped in two assists to help Chicago finish the season series over the Western Conference-leading Griffins with a 4-2-2-2 record.
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Mound and frowned: Cubs waste sharp outing from Imanaga, lose to PiratesApr 10, 2026 6:06 pm - Six hitless innings from Shota Imanaga was not a winning formula for the Cubs on Friday. They couldn’t score, the bullpen gave up a 2-run homer, and the Pirates won 2-0 at Wrigley Field.
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If Bears want to draft a safety in the first round, McNeil-Warren could be the guy
Apr 10, 2026 4:04 pm - We are taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Bears’ needs in next week’s NFL draft at No. 25 in the first round. Here’s how Toledo safety Emm...
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A superstar isn’t likely, but Chicago Sky can find help in Monday’s WNBA draftApr 10, 2026 2:42 pm - The Chicago Sky holds the No. 5, No. 21 and No. 32 picks in the 2026 WNBA draft Monday night.
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Cubs send reliever Maton to injured list, activate Suzuki for first time this seasonApr 10, 2026 2:14 pm - Before Friday’s game against Pittsburgh, the Cubs placed reliever Phil Maton on the injured list. Ethan Roberts will take his place, while Dylan Carlson was released to make room for Seiya Suzuki.
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Going out of order: With young pitchers waiting, Sox should consider bypassing bullpenApr 09, 2026 8:29 pm - White Sox top pitching prospect Noah Schultz, from Oswego, has been excellent at Triple-A Charlotte. When he does get called up, the Sox might want to consider a change of pitching strategy.
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McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with his best Masters start in 15 years to share the lead
Apr 09, 2026 7:14 pm - Rory McIlroy has been celebrating all week at Augusta National as the defending champion, and on Thursday he found something else to savor — a 5-under 67, his lowest start at the Masters in 15 years to share the lead with Sam Burns.
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How Phil Maton is moving past bad start, becoming high-leverage reliever Cubs need
Apr 09, 2026 7:08 pm - Coming off a strong season in which he saw his velocity jump and posted a 2.79 ERA with a 32.7% strikeout season, Cubs reliever Phil Maton didn’t want to assume he couldn’t continue to get better. So in the offseason he looked for little ways he could improve. Find that extra tick of velocity and better shapes for his pitches, and try to move more efficiently.
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How Blackhawks’ Kevin Korchinski rebuilt his confidence after a shattering rookie season
Apr 09, 2026 11:14 am - Kevin Korchinski’s Chicago Blackhawks teammates were there for him in the roiling wake of the sudden and shocking death of his father, Larry. His roommates in Chicago, Samuel Savoie and Wyatt Kaiser, offered him all the support he could hope for. His teammates flew to Saskatoon to be there for the funeral. His team embraced him fully. But there was no solace. There never is.