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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Cubs’ Javier Baez breaks his bat as he grounds into a fielders choice off Cleveland Indians’ Emmanuel Clase during the ninth inning Wednesday in Cleveland. Getting people on base wasn’t an issue for the Cubs in Cleveland, but they went 2-for-27 at the plate with runners in scoring position and lost 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday.

Cubs | Cubs leave 'em stranded in another 1-run loss at Cleveland

Getting people on base wasn't an issue for the Cubs in Cleveland, but they went 2-for-27 at the plate with runners in scoring position and lost 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday.
Mike Polisky resigned as Northwestern’s athletic director Wednesday amid mounting criticism following his promotion last week to replace Jim Phillips.

College Sports | New Northwestern AD steps down amid mounting criticism

Mike Polisky resigned as Northwestern's athletic director Wednesday amid mounting criticism following his promotion last week to replace Jim Phillips.
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews skates during NHL hockey practice at Fifth Third Arena on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Blackhawks | Are Chicago Blackhawks positioned to become perennial playoff team?

Chicago Blackhawks general manager and president of hockey Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton recapped a mostly successful season. Does Bowman have the Hawks positioned properly to become a perennial playoff team?
Originally scheduled to start vs. the Twins Thursday, White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon has been pushed back to Saturday due to right hamstring tightness.

White Sox | Rodon pushed back in Sox's rotation with tight hamstring

Originally scheduled to start vs. the Twins Thursday, White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon has been pushed back to Saturday due to right hamstring tightness.
Alex DeBrincat turned himself into a fine two-way player this season, was effective in all zones and had 32 goals.
Columns | Rozner: Blackhawks' DeBrincat made a choice to change this season. The results look good.
The Blackhawks' Alex DeBrincat made the choice to become a responsible, two-way player, proof that it can be done.
Playoff success is something Patrick Kane not experienced in six years — and it’s definitely getting to the Chicago Blackhawks’ superstar winger. “It obviously becomes depressing. You want to be playing in the big games, the big moments.” Kane also told the media he’s been dealing with an undisclosed injury for close to a year.
Blackhawks | Hawks' Kane admits it's depressing to keep missing playoffs, reveals he's been dealing with nagging injury
Playoff success is something Patrick Kane not experienced in six years -- and it's definitely getting to the Chicago Blackhawks' superstar winger. "It obviously becomes depressing. You want to be playing in the big games, the big moments." Kane also told the media he's been dealing with an undisclosed injury for close to a year.
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez has 9 errors this season, 1 more than he had all of last season.
Columns | Why the Cubs' defense is off to a slow start
Before Wednesday's game in Cleveland, Cubs manager David Ross talked about why the team's fielding hasn't been quite as strong as expected.
Trainer Bob Baffert, here watching workouts two weeks ago at Churchill Downs, has two horses in the Preakness Stakes, including Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Baffert's asterisked Preakness run should be on Court TV, not NBC
Jim O'Donnell: Trainer Bob Baffert's Medina Spirit must pass additional drug tests in order to run in the Preakness Stakes.
Wolves | Wolves cruise to Central Division crown
First-year forward David Cotton recorded his first hat trick and rookie goaltender Beck Warm stopped 35 shots as the Chicago Wolves clinched their fourth division title in five years with a 7-0 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins Wednesday night at Van Andel Arena.
White Sox | Sox reliever Marshall earns degree from Kansas State
After resuming his education following the 2017 season, White Sox reliever Evan Marshall graduated from Kansas State this week.
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s game in Cleveland.
Columns | Cubs' Bryant out with illness, Baez returns to lineupe
Kris Bryant was not in the Cubs' starting lineup on Wednesday in Cleveland due to an illness, while Javy Baez did return after missing two starts with a tight back.
White Sox’s Nick Madrigal watches his RBI single during the eighth inning on Tuesday night. The Sox scored 9 runs in each of their last three games heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Twins and hitting coach Frank Menechino is thrilled with the overall approach.
White Sox | Frank talk from White Sox hitting coach
The White Sox scored 9 runs in each of their last three games heading into Wednesday night's game against the Twins and hitting coach Frank Menechino is thrilled with the overall approach.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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BASEBALL: ST. VIATOR 5, GLENBROOK NORTH 2
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
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Glenbrook South shortstop Maddie Kapsimalis makes a diving catch of an infield fly ball during Tuesday’s game against Glenbrook North.
GIRLS SOFTBALL: GLENBROOK NORTH 9, GLENBROOK SOUTH 8
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GIRLS WATER POLO: GLENBROOK NORTH 8, EVANSTON 7
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