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Monday, August 19, 2019

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Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo, left, celebrates with Kris Bryant (17) after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Chris Stratton during the fifth inning of the Little League Classic baseball game at Bowman Stadium in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)

Cubs | Quintana, Rizzo lead Cubs past Pirates in Little League Classic

Jose Quintana pitched 7 crisp innings, Anthony Rizzo hit a 2-run homer and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Sunday night in the MLB Little League Classic.
John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.comLarge galleries followed Tiger Woods, left in red, in the BMW Championship final round at Medinah Country Club Sunday, August 18, 2019.

Columns | Rozner: Was this Tiger's last shot in Chicago?

If this was the last time he plays golf in Chicago, Tiger Woods gave the fans another weekend to remember just by showing up at Medinah for the BMW Championship.
Phil Mickelson almost missed this tee time for Sunday’s final round of the BMW Championship in Medinah after a lightning strike forced the evacuation of his hotel, leaving him temporarily without his clubs and clothes.

News | Lightning strike at hotel nearly causes Mickelson to miss tee time

Golf star Phil Mickelson nearly missed his tee time for today's final round of the e BMW Championship in Medinah after a lightning strike on the roof of the Eaglewood Resort & Spa left him without his clubs and running late.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his two-run home run with Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

White Sox | Cease struggles in Chicago White Sox's loss to Angels

Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease (2-6) allowed 5 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings in Sunday's 0-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
Cedric Benson, the Chicago Bears’ first-round pick in 2005, was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Austin, Texas, according to multiple reports.
Bears | Former Bears RB Benson dies at 36
Cedric Benson, the former Bears running back selected fourth overall in the 2005 draft, died Saturday night following a motorcycle accident in Austin, Texas, at age 36.
Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro is — for now — the last man standing in the battle to replace Cody Parkey.
Bears | With release of Fry, will Pineiro claim Bears' kicker spot?
The Bears on Sunday waived PK Elliott Fry, leaving Eddy Pineiro -- for now -- as the last man standing in the battle to replace Cody Parkey.
Patrick Cantlay hits from the rough on his approach shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Columns | Cantlay looking ahead to final FedEx Cup Playoff event
Patrick Cantlay had his best round of the week on Sunday, shooting a 7-under-par 65.
FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown talks to reporters in the locker room in Florham Park, N.J. McCown's retirement lasted two months. The Philadelphia Eagles signed the 40-year-old quarterback to a one-year deal on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. He is coming out of retirement to join his 11th team and play his 17th season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
NFL | Josh McCown already fitting in well with Eagles
Josh McCown was coaching his son's high school football team and preparing for a new career as an NFL analyst on ESPN when the Eagles called with an offer he couldn't turn down
Pro Sports | Sky can't contain Vegas bigs Cambage, Wilson in loss
The Sky couldn't contain Las Vegas' Liz Cambage and A'ja Wilson in Sunday's 100-85 loss.
Pro Sports | Mystics break WNBA record with 18 3s, beat Fever 107-68
Elena Delle Donne scored 25 points and hit three of Washington's WNBA-record 18 3-pointers in the Mystics' 107-68 victory over the Indiana Fever
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) puts on his helmet prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
NFL | Raiders GM to absent Brown: Time to be 'All in or all out'
Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock told disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown it's time to decide whether he's "all in or all out" about playing this season after losing a fight with the NFL and NFLPA over his helmet
FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2017, file photo, then-Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) looks on before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate has had the appeal of his four-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's policy on performance enhancers turned down. The decision by an independent arbiter was announced Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, and means the 10-year-veteran will miss the first four games of the regular season, starting with Dallas on Sept. 8. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
NFL | Giants' Golden Tate III placed in concussion protocol
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate III has been placed in concussion protocol
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Justin Thomas holds his new trophy after winning the BMW Championship final round at Medinah Country Club Sunday, August 18, 2019.
Sunday at The BMW Championship
Justin Thomas watches the flight of a shot from the fairway on the 11th.
Saturday at The BMW Championship
Hideki Matsuyama hits out of the bunker on the ninth hole.
Friday at The BMW Championship
Jason Kokrak talks with his caddie before missing a potential birdie putt that would have given him sole possession of the lead at the BMW Championship first round at Medinah Country Club in Medinah Thursday, August 15, 2019. He missed and ended the first round tied with Justin Thomas.
Thursday at The BMW Championship
Tiger Woods watches the flight of his ball during the BMW Championship Pro-Am at Medinah Wednesday.
Wednesday's pro-am at The BMW Championship
A boy walks past a large mural of Tiger Woods at the BMW Championship practice rounds at Medinah Country Club in Medinah Tuesday.
Practice rounds at The BMW Championship
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