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MON, 3/27/2023

Monday, March 27, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Blackhawks defenseman Caleb Jones (82) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with his brother Seth Jones (4) during a March 2022 game. Against mile-high odds, Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Seth and Caleb Jones gravitated to hockey as kids.

Blackhawks | Family ties: How brothers Caleb, Seth Jones ended up playing together on the Blackhawks

Against mile-high odds, Chicago Blackhawks defensemen Seth and Caleb Jones gravitated to hockey as kids. See how it all began, why Seth idolized a couple of Red Wings, and why it's imperative for Seth to help lead the way through what promises to be a lengthy rebuild.
Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said that Jonathan Toews has skated multiple times in the past week. Toews, who released a statement on Feb. 19 saying that he is dealing with the effects of long COVID and Chronic Immune Response Syndrome, has not played since Jan. 28.

Blackhawks | Blackhawks' Richardson says Toews has skated mutiple times this week

Chicago Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson said that Jonathan Toews has skated multiple times in the past week.
The sun sets during the third inning of a baseball game between the Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds during a June 2022 game. Bernie Lincicome says baseball’s great gift is to show us possibilities, varied and endless

Columns | Lincicome: Baseball is back. And baseball is welcome.

Baseball is a scrapbook and not a video. Its best moments are saved and not choreographed. It is a game of catch between yesterday and tomorrow. Baseball is fine. Baseball is back. And baseball is welcome.
Lake Zurich graduate Ella Gilbertson is now a junior at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and the second leading scorer on the team. She and the Bulldogs will take on Ashland University of Ohio on Saturday, April 1 in Dallas for the NCAA Division II national championship.

Columns | Local Fare: Lake Zurich's Gilbertson a postive force for University of Minnesota-Duluth women's basketball

Lake Zurich graduate Ella Gilbertson, a junior at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, is the second leading scorer on the team. She and the Bulldogs will take on Ashland University of Ohio on Saturday, April 1 in Dallas for the NCAA Division II national championship. "Ella has been a phenomenal addition to our team," said head coach Mandy Pearson, now in her eighth year at Duluth.
Cubs | Cubs confirm the obvious: Wesneski will be in rotation
The Cubs officially named Hayden Wesneski the fifth starting pitcher on Saturday. The move came as no surprise since the right-hander has posted a 2.12 ERA this spring.
The Bears loaded up on new faces in free-agency this winter including T.J.Edwards, who is smart and could often be seen playing the cutback on run plays. Bears linebackers have had a tendency to get in each other’s way the past few years.
Bears | Film Study: What did Bears bring home from free-agent shopping?
The Bears loaded up on new faces in free-agency this winter. After watching film from last season, Mike McGraw shares some observations on the non-skill players who are moving into Halas Hall.
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Collin Delia, right, saves a shot by Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Blackhawks | Blackhawks lose their fifth straight, Canucks win 4-2
Defenseman Jarred Tinordi suffered an injury midway through the second period and did not return.
There is a chance Brandon Hughes will be the only left-hander in the Cubs’ bullpen after an impressive showing (2-3, 3.12 ERA, 8 saves) as a rookie in 2022.
Cubs | Cubs looking to beef up bullpen with in-house talent
The Cubs have been patching their bullpen together with low-priced veterans the past two yeaars. Moving forward, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer wants Cubs relievers to come up through the system.
The 1936-37 Blackhawks, which contained the nucleus of the team that won the Stanley Cup the following season.
MLB | Baseball Way Back: When an umpire led the Hawks to the Stanley Cup
This week's Baseball Way Back column takes a look at the 1937-38 Blackhawks, who were coached by a baseball umpire to a Stanley Cup.
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter. The Bears still have a glaring need at defensive lineman so if Carter is available, will the Bears take him despite his off-field issues?
Bears | Ranking Bears' positions of need ahead of NFL draft
Although the Bears spent a lot in free agency, they still have plenty of areas that need to be shored up before the 2023 season. Below are the four biggest positions of need heading into next month's draft.
Hersey’s Nate Mabry competes on the pommel horse at the state boys gymnastics competition last May at Hoffman Estates High School. Because of dwindling numbers of schools with gymnastics teams, there’s a chance this year could be the last one for boys gymnastics as an IHSA sport.
Boys' Gymnastics | Boys gymnastics facing uncertain future as IHSA sport
Boys gymnastics could be making its last handstand.
Dylan Cease has rocketed to the top of the White Sox’s starting rotation after finishing second in AL Cy Young Award voting last season.
White Sox | Headed by Cease, White Sox's starting rotation shapes up as a strength
Dylan Cease has rocketed to the top of the White Sox's starting rotation after finishing second in AL Cy Young Award voting last season. Mike Clevinger joins the Sox this year, and he'll replace Johnny Cueto.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Hinsdale Central celebrates after winning the IHSA Boys state swim finals Saturday February 25, 2023 in Westmont.
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Rihanna performs during the halftime show at the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Chicago Blackhawks’ Bobby Hull,left, and Jack Evans flank the Stanley Cup in their dressing room in Detroit after defeating the Detroit Red Wings to win the Cup.
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Glenbrook South’s Anna Rosenberger, middle, celebrates the Titans’ 36-35 victory over Loyola Academy with teammates Christina Korompilas, left, and Sidney Rogers at the conclusion of Tuesday’s game.
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