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Thursday, May 6, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Chicago Cubs' Jake Marisnick, left, celebrates with Chicago Cubs' Matt Duffy after his two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Chicago, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cubs | How unlikely candidate Matt Duffy has ignited Cubs offense

Matt Duffy was practically an afterthought in spring training, but he's helped ignite the Cubs offense since becoming an every day player. His ability to make contact and use the whole field is reminiscent of a 2016 World Series hero.
Albert Pujols, with his son A.J. Alberto Jr., holds the World Series trophy with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and general manager Walt Jocketty after winning Game 5 against Detroit Oct. 27, 2006, in St. Louis. Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels Thursday.

Columns | Albert Pujols to the White Sox? No way.

Any way you look at it, Albert Pujols is not a good fit in the White Sox lineup.
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay left Wednesday’s game at Wrigley Field after experiencing some dizziness in the fifth inning. He was already done on the mound, but was going to hit in the inning.

Cubs | Alzolay recovering from dizziness; welcome to Wrigley wind, Joc

Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay left Wednesday's game at Wrigley Field after experiencing some dizziness in the fifth inning. He was already done on the mound, but was going to hit in the inning.
Bears head coach Matt Nagy greets Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after a 2019 game at Soldier Field.

Bears | Will Mahomes' first year serve as a blueprint for Justin Fields and the Bears?

Sean Hammond: Could Justin Fields start for the Bears? Maybe.
There is plenty of room at Arlington Park for both horses and Bears.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Horses and Bears at Arlington Park would be an amazing daily double
Jim O'Donnell: How about both horses and Bears at Arlington Park?
Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell was an excellent pick by the Detroit Lions.
Columns | How did the rest of NFC North fare in the draft?
The Bears' draft was strong, but how about their competitors in the NFC North?
Bulls guard Zach LaVine was quarantined the last two weeks, but practiced Wednesday and is expected to play Thursday in Charlotte.
Columns | Back from quarantine, LaVine not ready to give up on Bulls season
After spending a couple weeks quarantined in his basement, Bulls guard Zach LaVine returned to practice Wednesday and plans to play Thursday in Charlotte.
Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates his goal as Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (88) skates by during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Blackhawks | Talking Blackhawks defense and more as season winds down
John Dietz's latest Five Things on the Chicago Blackhawks delves into the team's defensive issues, Dylan Strome, Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach.
Reds’ Jesse Winker, back right, celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI walk-off single during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the White Sox in Cincinnati, Wednesday.
White Sox | La Russa admits he didn't know rule after Sox fall to Reds in extras
Under steady fire during the early part of the season, manager Tony La Russa is facing more backlash after admitting he didn't know a rule in the White Sox's 1-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings Wednesday.
Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo reacts after driving in the winning run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 11th inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The Cubs won 6-5. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Cubs | Cubs walk off for sweep over Dodgers as home-grown pitching talent emerges
In the span of two days, the Cubs got another good start from Adbert Alzolay against the Dodgers on Wednesday night, the day after Keegan Thompson and Justin Steele stood out. All three started in the Cubs organization, which has struggled to produce pitching in recent years.
The 326-acre Arlington Park is for sale, with a June 15 deadline for potential buyers to submit proposals to track owner Churchill Downs.
Special Report | Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? State lawmakers from the area split on it
Three state lawmakers who represent Arlington Heights differ on whether they'd support public funding if a professional sports franchise like the Chicago Bears sought to build a stadium on the Arlington Park site.
White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel looked a lot more like his old self in Wednesday’s start vs. the Reds. The lefty gave up only 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings.
White Sox | Keuchel 'getting there' after standout start vs. Reds
White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel looked a lot more like his old self in Wednesday's start vs. the Reds. The lefty gave up only 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North starting pitcher Ryan Henschel delivers during Thursday’s game at St. Viator.
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.
Images:Through the Film Magnifier: Frontier Days, Bill Veeck, PeeWee Football, The Cellar nightclub and more
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
Glenbrook North’s Julia Gehrs, right, pressures Evanston goalie Nina Kaiser in front of the net during Thursday’s girls water polo game in Northbrook.
GIRLS WATER POLO: GLENBROOK NORTH 8, EVANSTON 7
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 387, Tom Grieger photo: These two girls look through books in the children’s section of the Arlington Heights Library in February of 1965.
Images:Through the Film Magnifier: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hamburger University, Tug-O-War, Dance competitions and more
Glenbrook South’s Sammi Klemm (5) and Caroline Crawford (12) celebrate with their teammates as they close in on victory during Wednesday’s match against Glenbrook North. The Titans won 2-1, with scores of 26-24, 28-30, 25-21.
Girls volleyball: GLENBROOK SOUTH TITANS 2, GLENBROOK NORTH SPARTANS 1
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