Pro Sports
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Does deep bag beat slugger success? Trying to explain Cubs’ fast startMay 09, 2026 9:12 pm - Why are the Cubs off to such a fast start? It’s not easy to explain, especially since their hitters are nowhere close to last season’s early level of success.
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Allen says improved fundamentals, technique key to fixing Bears’ defensive problems
May 09, 2026 3:00 pm - Saturday marked the first time Bears offensive coordinator Press Taylor and defensive coordinator Dennis Allen met with reporters since the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. It also marked the first time Taylor spoke with reporters since he replaced Declan Doyle as the offensive coordinator.
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Lincicome: Riding to the rescue of our TV friends, in case they’ve run out of ideasMay 09, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Bernie Lincicome writes about sports programs on television.
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O’Donnell: Cubs-Sox crosstown will be as close to free TV as it getsMay 09, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the Cubs-White Sox series next weekend being televised locally on WCIU.
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Weak AL provides opportunity, but Getz vows to keep White Sox focused on futureMay 08, 2026 10:17 pm - Seattle piled up 10 RBI on 3 home runs to beat the White Sox 12-8 on Friday at Rate Field. Before the game, Sox GM Chris Getz made it clear he’s looking long term, even if the team stays in playoff contention.
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Schaumburg Boomers open season with a come-from-behind road winMay 08, 2026 10:02 pm - After coming from behind in 30 of 58 wins during the 2025 campaign, the Schaumburg Boomers came from behind to win the opener of the 2026 season, rallying late to record ...
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Chicago Wolves will meet Grand Rapids in Central Division Finals next weekMay 08, 2026 9:14 pm - The Chicago Wolves' run in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs will continue when they face the Grand Rapids Griffins in the Central Division Finals beginning next week.
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Bears get busy signing four draft picks, plus undrafted free agents,
May 08, 2026 3:27 pm - The Chicago Bears signed four of their draft picks and 13 undrafted free agents Friday morning. The signings came as the Bears prepared to host their rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Friday and Saturday.
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Rookie season: Bears get first look at their draft picks, UDFAs, plus one vet with local ties
May 08, 2026 3:09 pm - Friday was the first opportunity for the Bears rookie class to work with the Bears coaches. The team’s seven draft picks, 13 undrafted free-agent signings and dozens of rookies all worked out for a chance to impress the Bears coaching staff and earn a role on the roster.
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Roman Kantserov terminates KHL contract, opening door to signing with Blackhawks
May 08, 2026 11:02 am - Roman Kantserov took the first steps Friday toward signing with the Chicago Blackhawks.