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Monday, March 30, 2020

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Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan and some friends own Ridge Rock Brewery in Ontario, Canada. The group partnered with Goose Island Brewery in Chicago to collaborate on a beer, “Loud Barn Lager,” to benefit the Chicago Blackhawks Foundation.

Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Calvin de Haan joins friends in brewing business in Ontario

See how Blackhawks defenseman Calvin de Haan became part owner of a brewery in his hometown of Carp, Ontario.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Cubs earlier this year. With the season now on hold, veteran major-league players will get a full year of service time this season regardless of how many games are played, according to an agreement hatched out with owners late last week.

Cubs | With play on hold, MLB players get big win on service time

In an agreement with owners hatched out late last week, veteran major-league players will get a full year of service time this season regardless of how many games are played.
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo shows off the World Series trophy to cheering fans during a parade to celebrate the team’s World Series championship on Nov. 2, 2019, in Washington.

Columns | Rozner: Nationals' comeback one for the ages

While the baseball world had given up on the 2019 Washington Nationals at 19-31, they never quit on themselves.
Tokyo Olympic President Yoshiro Mori, left, talks with other board members wearing protective face masks upon arrival Monday at the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board Meeting in Tokyo.

Sports | Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
Part of a poster made by Rich Bysina of West Chicago, who led a campaign a few years ago to honor former Cubs field announcer Pat Pieper.
Columns | Baseball Way Back: Taking in Wrigley Field, then-Comiskey Park for the first time
Columnist Steve Zalusky reminisces on his first time at Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park.
Chicago Bears defensive back Sherrick McManis (27) lines up against the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Chicago.
Bears | The Bears shouldn't be done in free agency until they re-sign McManis
No reason the Bears shouldn't continue to pursue free agents.
Sports | Clubhouse Chatter: What is your favorite high school gym/stadium?
We asked our prep sports staff about their favorite school gyms/stadiums. See what they had to say.
Bartlett’s Nick Kantzavelos gloves a groundball during action last season.
Prep Sports | Busy families adjusting to spring without sports
Juggling schedules and balls is just life for a family of J's. Now, parents Joe and Julie Pozezinski and their children Jacob, Jenna and Jess suddenly have their hands in the air and nothing to juggle. The Grayslake family is not alone when it comes to dealing with unexpected downtime this spring.
White Sox first baseman Dick Allen in 1973.
Cubs | Go Figure: Keeping the baseball juices flowing
Matt Baron takes a gander at some interesting baseball tidbits while sports remain on hiatus.
Northern Illinois coach Thomas Hammock prepares his team last August for the coming season.
College Sports | Hammock feels NIU had strong offseason, despite disruption
Northern Illinois got through two spring football practices before college sports were canceled. Coach Thomas Hammock talked about dealing with the disruption and improving on last year's 5-7 record.
Cubs | 2 Cubs employees test positive for COVID-19 virus
Two Chicago Cubs employees who attended an annual training session at Wrigley Field on March 8 have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus
FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady listens to a question at his post-game news conference after the Patriots lost to the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Foxborough, Mass. Brady said on social media, Friday, March 20, 2020, he has signed with with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL | Crystal ball: Projecting the upcoming NFL schedule
Besides the draft the other big event on April's NFL calendar is the release of the regular-season schedule
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Donovan Carter, right, and Benjamin Chung of Wauconda celebrate a win over St. Francis in Class 3A Rockford Boylan boys basketball sectional semifinal action Tuesday night.
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Fremd’s Emily Klaczek is overcome with emotion as she and her teammates take the Class 4A title in Normal on Saturday.
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Fremd’s Olivia Hill brings the ball downcourt in the first quarter during the 4A girls state basketball championship game in Normal on Saturday.
Fremd vs. Lincoln-Way West Class 4A girls basketball championship
Lake Park fan Stella Mikes, 7, of Wheaton shows team spirit as she holds up her sign when the Lake Park players take the floor in the Class 4A state girls basketball semifinal game in Normal on Friday.
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Montini’s Taylor Charles is on the move past Simeon’s Khaniah Gardner in the Class 3A state girls basketball semifinal in Normal on Friday.
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