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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

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Chicago Cubs’ Jose Quintana pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Young)

Cubs | Quintana continues strong run for Chicago Cubs rotation

The Chicago Cubs got another strong starting-pitching performance from Jose Quintana in a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field.
Blackhawks defensemen Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook clamp down on Columbus right wing Josh Anderson in a February game at the United Center.

Columns | Rozner: Playoffs reminder of where Chicago Blackhawks lacking

Upsets all around the NHL postseason leave you wondering what the Chicago Blackhawks might have been able to do.
Kris Versteeg, who won two Stanley Cup titles with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015, signed a one-year contract with the Rockford IceHogs on Monday.

Blackhawks | Versteeg wants to 'give back,' inks 1-year deal with Rockford IceHogs

Kris Versteeg, who won two Stanley Cup titles with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015, signed a one-year contract with the Rockford IceHogs on Monday. Why? So he can give "back to an organization that's given me everything."
Chicago White Sox pitcher Ivan Nova throws against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning Tuesday in Baltimore.

Sports | Orioles hit 4 HRs off Nova, beat White Sox to end their skid

During a season already littered with poor pitching performances and lopsided defeats, the Baltimore Orioles altered the script with an impressive display of pitching, offense and defense. Dwight Smith Jr. hit a three-run homer, one of four long balls off Iván Nova, and Baltimore overpowered the Chicago White Sox 9-1 Tuesday night to end a four-game skid.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will begin playing for Class AAA Iowa as he finishes his suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic-violence policy.
Cubs | Russell closer to return, heads to Class AAA Iowa
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will begin playing for Class AAA Iowa as he finishes his suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic-violence policy.
White Sox | White Sox loaded with offensive talent, but what about the pitching?
As the Chicago White Sox's rebuild moves forward, there are plenty of bats on the current roster and in the minor-league system. The Sox also have some promising pitchers, but the depth is not quite as deep.
Next up for women’s golf — U.S. Senior Women’s Open qualifier at Medinah No. 2
Columns | Medinah steps back into spotlight for U.S. Senior Women's Open qualifier
Next up for women's golf -- U.S. Senior Women's Open qualifier at Medinah No. 2
Jason Kinander and Peggy Kusinski
Columns | Feder: Peggy Kusinski debuts sports podcast with son
"The Sportscaster and Her Son" is the self-explanatory title of an appealing new podcast series launched this week on SoundCloud by Peggy Kusinski, the award-winning sports reporter for NBC-owned WMAQ-Channel 5, Robert Feder writes.
Mike Carbray is director of instruction at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, and owner of Journey 2 Better Golf.
Sports | Golf tip: Think baseball to help your golf swing
Want to work out the kinks from your golf swing? Think baseball.
Pro Sports | Wolves fall short in Game 3 of playoffs
The Grand Rapids Griffins scored three straight goals to close out the second period and set up a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of the Central Division Semifinals Tuesday night at Van Andel Arena.
Pro Sports | Cougars, pitching staff remain hot
The Kane County Cougars (12-7) pitching staff continued its dominance in a 4-0 over the Burlington Bees (12-7) on Tuesday night at Community Field.
San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski, bottom center, is helped off the ice during the third period of Game 7 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NHL | Disputed call sparks Sharks comeback and leaves Vegas angry
The decision by the referees to hand out a major penalty to Vegas' Cody Eakin after his cross-check sent San Jose captain Joe Pavelski crashing to the ice where he was knocked out and bleeding changed the direction in Game 7 of the first-round series
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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