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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Cease, 2 relievers combine on 1-hitter as Padres beat Cubs 3-0

Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday.

Girls soccer: Barrington runs MSL Cup streak to 12 by topping Hersey

Barrington’s girls soccer team won the MSL for the 16th time after defeating visiting Hersey 3-1 Wednesday night. The win marked Barrington’s 12th consecutive title -- a ...

The Athletes Unlimited women’s softball league has made the stadium at the Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont its home since 2020. Officials announced a five-year lease extension this week.

Amid growing popularity of women’s sports, Rosemont extends deal with pro softball league

An innovative women’s professional softball league that launched in Rosemont at the height of the pandemic is putting down deeper roots at the village-owned softball stad...

Girls track and field: Amin makes triumphant sectional return for Huntley

As hard as Huntley’s Sophie Amin tried, she could not get one thought out of her head on Wednesday. A year ago, Amin was leading the 100-meter high hurdles at the Class 3...

FILE - Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. The three-time WNBA champion has announced she's retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday, April 28, 2024 that she's ending her career after 16 seasons. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Candace Parker takes a new job with Adidas after retiring from a 16-year WNBA career

Candace Parker has a new job as president of women's basketball at Adidas. The three-time WNBA champion announced her retirement as a player on April 28 after 16 seasons.

Who are the top first-round picks in Bears’ history?

After previously listing the Bears’ biggest first-round busts, this week’s High Five counters with the best first-round picks in franchise history.

High school scores for May 8

Wednesday, May 8 Baseball Barrington 7, Schaumburg 6 (9 Inn.) Bartlett 7, Streamwood 0 Buffalo Grove 8, Wheeling 0 Burlington Central 10, Huntley 3 Cary-Grove 8...