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Friday, August 14, 2020

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Vegas Golden Knights forward William Carrier (28) and Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) battle as Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford looks for the puck during the third period of the teams’ Stanley Cup playoff game in Edmonton on Thursday.

Blackhawks | Blackhawks not happy with Reaves' hit on Toews

Vegas winger Ryan Reaves may be tough, but it sounds like the Blackhawks have had enough of his rough stuff.
In a move that wasn’t a surprise to many, Jim Boylen was fired Friday as coach of the Bulls.

Columns | Rozner: Bulls firing Boylen just the next logical step

Bulls boss Arturas Karnisovas took his time before firing coach Jim Boylen, not that there was any hurry.
Denver Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. could be a candidate for the Bulls’ top job.

Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Is Wes Unseld Jr. the curse breaker for the Bulls?

Jim O'Donnell: Bulls should look to Wes Unseld Jr. as their new coach.
Vegas Golden Knights’ Reilly Smith (19) scores on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) as Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews (19) and Dominik Kubalik (8) react during overtime in an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Columns | Rozner: Blackhawks' best effort not enough in Game 2

The Blackhawks played their best game since they arrived in Edmonton, but it still wasn't enough against Vegas in Game 2.
The St. Louis Cardinals wait to be introduced before the start of a July 24 game and have not played since July 29 because of positive tests for COVID-19, They are scheduled to play a doubleheader against the White Sox Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Cubs | Ready or not, Cardinals head to Chicago in 41-vehicle caravan
Off since July 29 due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the St. Louis Cardinals reportedly rented 41 cars and drove to Chicago Friday in advance of Saturday's doubleheader vs. the White Sox.
White Sox reliever Zack Burdi works against Cleveland in a Feb. 28 spring training game in Glendale, Ariz.
White Sox | Burdi's Downers Grove South coach relishing pitcher's early success with White Sox
Zack Burdi is finally healthy and off to a great start as a rookie relief pitcher for the White Sox. Burdi's baseball coach at Downers Grove South High School, Darren Orel, has been thrilled to watch him overcome injuries and realize his dream.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Chicago.
Cubs | Darvish, Rizzo keep the good times going for Cubs
Are the Cubs winning because first baseman Anthony Rizzo is helping build a fun atmosphere, or are they having fun because they are winning?
Nebraska’s Nicklin Hames (1) has a hit blocked by Illinois players Ashlyn Fleming (12) and Beth Prince (8) in the fifth set of the semifinal match of the NCAA Division I volleyball championship Dec. 13, 2018, in Minneapolis. A Big Ten or PAC-12 team has won or been runner-up every year since 1995, and both leagues have shut down all fall sports.
Columns | Without juggernaut conferences, NCAA was wise to cancel fall championships*
It's the year (or years) of the asterisk: 2020 and 2021 for sports will be explained by all kinds of asterisks. Yes, there was a season but due to COVID-19, *. The NCAA has cancelled all of its 2020 fall championships* due to COVID-19, and that's a smart thing. If they had been played, there would have been all kinds of asterisks.
“There’s no deadline, no timeline” for hiring a new head coach, Arturas Karnisovas, Bulls vice president of basketball operations, told reporters in a Zoom call Friday.
Bulls | Bulls ready to begin coaching search, but there's no hurry
Bulls VP of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas took four months to decide the fate of coach Jim Boylen. How long will it take to hire a new head coach?
Former Old Dominion University and Warren Township High School baseball player Matt Burch has signed with the Cubs.
Prep Sports | Warren graduate Burch signs with Cubs
Undrafted after two stellar baseball seasons for Old Dominion University, former Warren Township High School infielder Matt Burch has signed a contract with the Cubs.
The St. Louis Cardinals’ last game was July 29 against the Twins in Minneapolis. They are now scheduled to play a doubleheader against the White Sox on Saturday.
Cubs | Friday's Sox-Cardinals game postponed; doubleheader Saturday
The White Sox's game against the Cardinals scheduled for Friday has been postponed as St. Louis continues dealing with positive COVID-19 tests.
Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan reacts on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Chicago.
Bears | 'Closed mouths don't get fed': Danny Trevathan might be vocal leader Bears need during pandemic
Bears inside linebacker Danny Trevathan has been an outspoken advocate for his teammates amid the pandemic and discussions about racial injustice.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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