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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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After exiting the team final at the Tokyo Olympics, U.S. gymnast Simone Biles announced she won’t be participating in the all-around final so she can focus on her mental health.

News | Geneva psychologist on Simone Biles: 'This is a moment that could have a great impact'

Geneva-based clinical and performance psychologist Peter Temple believes the Simone Biles conversation could have a big impact on mental health treatment, especially with young athletes.
After a tough year sitting out for coronavirus concerns — ‘just being away kind of killed me’ — Bears’ nose tackle Eddie Goldman reported on Wednesday in “great shape,” with expectations of regaining his Pro Bowl-caliber form.

Bears | Bears defensive tackle Goldman makes long-awaited return to practice

After a tough year sitting out for coronavirus concerns -- 'just being away kind of killed me' -- Bears' nose tackle Eddie Goldman reported on Wednesday in "great shape," with expectations of regaining his Pro Bowl-caliber form.
Simone Biles watches gymnasts perform after she exited the team final Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics.

Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Simone Biles scores a victory for the enduring glory of independent thought

Jim O'Donnell: Simone Biles is a winner from the sidelines, too.
The Blackhawks traded defenseman Nikita Zadorov to Calgary Wednesday in return for a third-round draft pick.

Blackhawks | Will all of these moves lead Blackhawks to playoffs?

The Blackhawks kicked off the opening day of free agency by trading Nikita Zadorov to Calgary, signing defenseman Jake McCabe to a four-year deal and inking forward Jujhar Khaira. Now, have they done enough to compete for a playoff spot. Yes. But only if ...
Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant celebrates at the dugout after scoring during the third inning Monday against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
Cubs | No trades, but Bryant thinking about life after the Cubs
The Cubs didn't make any trades as of Tuesday evening. After a 7-4 loss to the Reds at Wrigley Field, Kris Bryant began to reflect on his life after the Cubs and dealing with trade-deadline rumors.
Michael Kopech is getting some high-leverage outs out of the bullpen as a key setup man this season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
White Sox | Kopech excelling out of Chicago White Sox bullpen
After missing the last two seasons, Michael Kopech is back this year pitching out of the White Sox's bullpen. He's likely to be back in the starting rotation in 2022, but Kopech is faring very well as a reliever.
Cubs shortstop Javy Baez was out for the third straight day due to a bruised heel, and also found out he would be fined, not suspended for taunting Reds pitcher Amir Garrett at the end of Monday’s game.
Cubs | Cubs' Baez out for third straight game with bruised heel
Cubs shortstop Javy Baez was out for the third straight day due to a bruised heel, and also found out he would be fined, not suspended for taunting Reds pitcher Amir Garrett at the end of Monday's game.
Cubs shortstop Javy Baez was scratched from Tueday’s lineup due to a bruised heel that kept him out Monday as well, until his game-winning hit as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning. After the hit, Baez continued to exchange taunts with Reds reliever Amir Garrett.
Cubs | Best of frenemies? Baez-Garrett feud carries on
Cubs shortstop Javy Baez was scratched from Tueday's lineup due to a bruised heel that kept him out Monday as well, until his game-winning hit as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning. After the hit, Baez continued to exchange taunts with Reds reliever Amir Garrett.
Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant is not letting trade talk and rumors affect his play on the field. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Cubs | Bryant sees a need to focus on mental health in sports and society
Cubs slugger Kris Bryant has been dealing with trade rumors for a large part of his career, and they're louder than ever this week. On Tuesday, he talked about the mental health side of playing baseball.
United States’ players celebrate a point during a men’s volleyball preliminary round pool B match between United States and Tunisia at the Summer Olympics, Wednesday.
Sports | How local Olympians fared Tuesday: Men's volleyball looks strong
With 21 kills, TJ DeFalco led the United States men's volleyball team to a win over Tunisia on Tuesday.
American gymnast Simone Biles waits Tuesday to perform on the vault during the artistic gymnastics women’s final at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The gymnastics superstar has withdrawn the all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
Sports | Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition
The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay throws to a Cincinnati Reds batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Cubs | Alzolay still searching for right approach to lefties
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay gave up 3 more home runs to left-handed hitters Tuesday against the Reds. After the game, he talked about the process of trying to find more success against lefties.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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