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Thursday, May 13, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez argues a call with home plate umpire Lance Barksdale (23) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cubs | What's ahead for Cubs: roster overhaul or dawn of a new era?

The Chicago Cubs have shown some positive signs this season, but is a selloff inevitable? Mike McGraw explores both the optimistic and pessimistic views.
There will be more fans at Guaranteed Rate Field starting May 24, the White Sox announced Thursday.

Columns | White Sox, Cubs can now increase attendance, will offer vaccinated-only sections

The White Sox and Cubs will soon be able to increase crowd capacities to 60% at Guaranteed Rate Field and Wrigley Field.
Henrik Borgstrom, shown here with the Florida Panthers, will be looking to earn a spot at center for the Blackhawks next season.

Columns | High hopes for Borgstrom filling a center slot for Hawks next season

The Blackhawks are hoping Henrik Borgstrom, who signed a 2-year deal Wednesday, can upgrade the center position next season.
Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors center Khem Birch, left, and guard Jalen Harris during the first half on Thursday. LaVine scored 24 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Bulls beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors.

Bulls | Playoff hopes still alive, as Markkanen lead Bulls past Raptors

Zach LaVine scored 24 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Bulls beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 114-102 on Thursday night.
Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson celebrates his lead off, first pitch home run off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
White Sox | White Sox surge continues with sweep against Twins
It's still too early to get overly excited, but the Chicago White Sox continued piling up wins Thursday while sweeping the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field, At 22-13, the Sox have the best record in baseball.
White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech is scheduled to start Game 2 of Friday’s doubleheader against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox | Sox's Kopech gets start in Game 2 vs. Royals Friday
White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech is scheduled to start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Originally scheduled to start vs. the Twins Thursday, White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon has been pushed back to Saturday due to right hamstring tightness.
White Sox | Rodon pushed back in Sox's rotation with tight hamstring
Originally scheduled to start vs. the Twins Thursday, White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon has been pushed back to Saturday due to right hamstring tightness.
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews skates during NHL hockey practice at Fifth Third Arena on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Blackhawks | Are Chicago Blackhawks positioned to become perennial playoff team?
Chicago Blackhawks general manager and president of hockey Stan Bowman and coach Jeremy Colliton recapped a mostly successful season. Does Bowman have the Hawks positioned properly to become a perennial playoff team?
Mike Polisky resigned as Northwestern’s athletic director Wednesday amid mounting criticism following his promotion last week to replace Jim Phillips.
College Sports | New Northwestern AD steps down amid mounting criticism
Mike Polisky resigned as Northwestern's athletic director Wednesday amid mounting criticism following his promotion last week to replace Jim Phillips.
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez has 9 errors this season, 1 more than he had all of last season.
Columns | Why the Cubs' defense is off to a slow start
Before Wednesday's game in Cleveland, Cubs manager David Ross talked about why the team's fielding hasn't been quite as strong as expected.
Billy Hamilton’s bat helped the White Sox beat the Twins Wednesday. On Thursday, the veteran outfielder’s defensive skills were on display.
White Sox | Hamilton's jumping in to help White Sox in all areas
Billy Hamilton's bat helped the White Sox beat the Twins Wednesday. On Thursday, the veteran outfielder's defensive skills were on display.
Trainer Bob Baffert, here watching workouts two weeks ago at Churchill Downs, has two horses in the Preakness Stakes, including Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit.
Columns | Jim O'Donnell: Baffert's asterisked Preakness run should be on Court TV, not NBC
Jim O'Donnell: Trainer Bob Baffert's Medina Spirit must pass additional drug tests in order to run in the Preakness Stakes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North setter Louie Batang leaps for the ball during Friday’s home game against Vernon Hills.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Glenbrook North defeats Vernon Hills 2-0
Glenbrook North starting pitcher Ryan Henschel delivers during Thursday’s game at St. Viator.
BASEBALL: ST. VIATOR 5, GLENBROOK NORTH 2
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
Images:Through the Film Magnifier: Frontier Days, Bill Veeck, PeeWee Football, The Cellar nightclub and more
Glenbrook South shortstop Maddie Kapsimalis makes a diving catch of an infield fly ball during Tuesday’s game against Glenbrook North.
GIRLS SOFTBALL: GLENBROOK NORTH 9, GLENBROOK SOUTH 8
Glenbrook North’s Julia Gehrs, right, pressures Evanston goalie Nina Kaiser in front of the net during Thursday’s girls water polo game in Northbrook.
GIRLS WATER POLO: GLENBROOK NORTH 8, EVANSTON 7
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 387, Tom Grieger photo: These two girls look through books in the children’s section of the Arlington Heights Library in February of 1965.
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