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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Chicago Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Chicago.

Cubs | With Hendricks on mound, Cubs get best of Rays' ace

Kyle Hendricks' completed 5 innings with just 1 run allowed in his second start.
Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay celebrates after his two-inning save on Tuesday night. Alzolay was impressive during a against Tampa Bay. He talked about why he’s enjoying a new role in the bullpen after starting 21 games in 2021.

Cubs | Alzolay embracing bullpen role for Cubs

Adbert Alzolay was impressive during a two-inning save against Tampa Bay on Tuesday. He talked about why he's enjoying a new role in the bullpen after starting 21 games in 2021.
Chicago White Sox’s Andrew Vaughn, left, and Romy Gonzalez celebrate the team’s 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Chicago.

White Sox | Gonzalez homers in third straight game as Sox top Angels

Romy Gonzalez had another big night at the plate and Andrew Vaughn came through with a 3-run double Tuesday, sparking the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the Angels at Guaranteed rate Field.
Liam Hendriks shows his frustration in the Sox dugout Monday after pitching the eighth inning in his first game back after battling cancer.

White Sox | After long road back to White Sox, Hendriks focused on becoming elite closer again

Liam Hendriks was understandably rusty in his return to the mound Monday night after his battle with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But as the White Sox's closer gets settled back in, he aims to return to his all-star form.
Nov. 8, 2021: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler defends in Denver. The two stars will next meet in the NBA Finals, starting Thursday.
Bulls | McGraw: NBA Finals matchup is a quest for first ring between Butler, Jokic
The NBA Finals opponents play somewhat similar styles, but took very different paths to get to this point.
Barrington’s Sarah Sarnowski charges after the ball with St. Charles North’s Lauren Balster in the Class 3A supersectional girls soccer final in Barrington on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
Prep Sports | Girls soccer: Barrington's offensive onslaught too much for St. Charles North in supersectional; Libertyville also state bound
It's rare that two finely tuned state powers will produce a night of blockbuster goal scoring as did Barrington and St. Charles North would supply Tuesday night in a Class 3A supersectional final at Barrington Community Stadium.
Sky | Missed shots, turnovers sink Sky in Atlanta
The Dream led 40-25 at halftime after Chicago shot just 28% and turned it over eight times. The Sky finished the game 25 for 77 (33%) with 15 turnovers.
Chicago Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart stands on the field during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Minneapolis.
Cubs | Pitcher-catcher combinations making a difference for Cubs
During Marcus Stroman's last two starts -- a 1-hitter against Tampa and victory over the Mets -- Tucker Barnhart was his catcher.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski (19) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Minnesota Twins’ Alex Kirilloff during the first inning inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Minneapolis.
Cubs | Cubs recall Wesneski to help struggling bullpen
Before Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, the Cubs recalled pitcher Hayden Wesneski and plan to use him to help a struggling bullpen. Reliever Michael Rucker was sent to Iowa, though he was at the ballpark before the game.
Prep Sports | Boys volleyball: Barrington rallies to beat Hononegah, earn trip to state
After losing to No. 2-seeded Rockton Hononegah 25-18 in the first set of the Grant sectional championship game, the top-seeded Barrington boys volleyball team needed to regroup in a hurry Tuesday night.
Downers Grove North’s Aiden Akkawi (11) spikes the ball past the defense during Oswego Sectional final between Downers Grove North at Lyons. May 30, 2023.
Prep Sports | Boys volleyball: Lyons keeps grinding, sweeps Downers Grove North to win sectional title
Senior outside hitter Sam Levinson can pinpoint the moment Lyons Township improved from being a good team into a great one.
Prep Sports | Boys lacrosse: Huntley can't keep up with Lake Forest in supersectional loss
Huntley quickly learned Tuesday the level it needs to reach if it wants to compete for a state championship.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Hersey’s Avery Born (20) tries to stop a shot by York’s Rose Jensen (10) during the IHSA State Water Polo consolation match Saturday May 20, 2023 at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.
IHSA State water polo finals
Glenbrook South’s James Dooman scores as he slides past New Trier catcher Henry Wolfe during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game in Winnetka.
New Trier wins 3-2 in baseball game against Glenbrook South
Glenbrook North players celebrate a first-half goal against Glenbrook South during Tuesday’s girls soccer match in Glenview.
Girls soccer: Glenbrook North 2-0 winners over Glenbrook South
Brian Hall, from Glen Ellyn, from left, Collin Hall and Hannah Kaiser, both of Waukesha, and Patty Hall of Glen Ellyn grab a quick selfie with the marquee in the background before the Chicago Cubs home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday March 30, 2023 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers
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