Pro Sports
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The NFL says moving the touchback on kickoffs to the 35 is 'not likely' this season
Aug 19, 2024 5:51 pm - The NFL's new dynamic kickoff is achieving its goals in the preseason of raising the rate of return and the threat of big plays after years of increasing touchbacks. Whet...
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Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024
Aug 19, 2024 5:48 pm - BROOKLYN, Mich. — Tyler Reddick capped an emotional week with his second NASCAR Cup Series win this year. Reddick's mentor, Scott Bloomquist, died in a plane crash just t...
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‘Slow motion’: Bears’ Williams making electric plays look effortless
Aug 19, 2024 5:19 pm - Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron praised rookie quarterback Caleb Williams for his play-making ability.
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Caleb Williams made some nice throws, but Cincinnati subs are not worthy of Super Bowl dreamsAug 19, 2024 6:00 am - Caleb Williams made some nice throws Saturday, no doubt. The problem is, why did it take five drives to reach the end zone, when the Bears were the only team playing its starters?
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Reese becomes fastest WNBA player to reach 20 double-doubles in loss at Phoenix
Aug 18, 2024 11:19 pm - PHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 12 of her 23 points in Phoenix's highest-scoring first quarter of the season, Sophie Cunningham added 13 points and a career-best 10 reboun...
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Minnesota Vikings agree to 1-year contract with veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore
Aug 18, 2024 9:07 pm - The Minnesota Vikings agreed to a one-year contract with Stephon Gilmore on Sunday, the fifth cornerback — and by far the most accomplished — the team has added since tra...
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Back to old Comiskey: Arlington Heights library event showcases documentary about final year in original Sox ParkAug 18, 2024 9:00 pm - An Arlington Heights filmmaker is screening his documentary about the last year the Chicago White Sox played at the original Comiskey Park.
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Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA rookie assists record as Fever beat Storm 92-75
Aug 18, 2024 8:52 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Kelsey Mitchell scored 27 points, Caitlin Clark added 23 points and nine assists, and Lexie Hull scored 12 of her career-high 22 points in the fourth quart...
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Final Bay Bridge Series kicks off with season-high crowd, ‘emotional’ Jose Canseco
Aug 18, 2024 8:14 pm - OAKLAND, Calif. — The atmosphere felt like old times in Oakland for Mark Kotsay and Bob Melvin. And for Mark Canha and Matt Chapman, a couple of former Athletics stars no...
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Gardner Minshew beats out Aidan O'Connell for Raiders starting quarterback job
Aug 18, 2024 7:48 pm - HENDERSON, Nev. — Gardner Minshew made a name for himself as a quarterback who can provide a spark off the bench. Now he will get the chance to start for the Raiders when...